It just doesn’t get easier. I had my baby and my baby is gone. I can’t get my baby back. I was so stressed that morning it happened. Rushing out the door to make Pilates with a disagreeable 2-year-old, snapping
2-15-17
All I keep thinking is that I want my baby back. I walked out of the hospital that day without my baby and a huge piece of me was left behind as well.
2-12-17
I had already bought you a book to write you letters. One at each of your birthdays. I put the pieces of the crib in our spare bedroom and was planning on using the gorgeous yellow crib sheets I never
2-11-17
The Day of My Miscarriage Somehow the day coming to a close makes this all feel worse. Like today was a nightmare but tomorrow I have to wake up in the reality that I lost my baby, that I am
A Valentine’s Story
I’ve been holding back on posting about this until now. Like many women who go through similar experiences, it’s nearly impossible to get over the feelings of shame, inadequacy, embarrassment and pure grief to feel comfortable opening up. Olympic gymnast
10 Weeks and Panicking
Ten weeks to go. Up until now, I felt like my pregnancy was progressing at a snail’s pace. All of the sudden, I’m like “oh my god, this is really happening.” In just a matter of weeks, there will be
Update on 100 Days
I guess I have learned one of many lessons in parenthood: sometimes you aim for the stars with your parenting goals and probably more often than not you don’t quite get there. My quest to finish my pregnancy with ‘100 Days
New Year, New Baby
As we turn the corner on another year, many people make resolutions to do things differently in the new one. I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions, why wait until January 1 to take charge on your goals? However,
Sense of Self
“Self-esteem is an aspect of personality that can be cultivated across the lifespan. Dedicated introspection and mindfully growing self-understanding allows for increased ease and fruitful connections. Pregnancy may awaken previously untouched, powerful feelings about self-worth, body image, and familial relationships,”
Ay Dios Mio! The Best Skincare for Mama
My skincare savior: Mama Mio. Very early on in my pregnancy I noticed stretch marks on my thighs. A problem that wasnt necessarily new but definitely was worsening. I wanted to minimize those stretch marks while preventing new ones on